absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
əb-ˈsȯr-bən(t)-sē 
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbencies
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or absorbancy
: absorbance
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Pleasant to the touch and resistant to wear and tear, linen robes also boast high absorbency and thermoregulation properties.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Our team of experts spent four weeks putting 24 brands to the test — including Laneige, Fenty Beauty, Murad, and Tower28 — assessing them on texture, absorbency, cleansing and hydrating abilities, and overall results.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
These towels will be able to withstand more wash cycles without losing their absorbency.
—Veronica Toney, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
The super absorbency option can hold up to seven pads or 10 regular tampons' worth.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Our team of experts spent four weeks putting 24 brands to the test — including Laneige, Fenty Beauty, Murad, and Tower28 — assessing them on texture, absorbency, cleansing and hydrating abilities, and overall results.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
These towels will be able to withstand more wash cycles without losing their absorbency.
—Veronica Toney, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
The super absorbency option can hold up to seven pads or 10 regular tampons' worth.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Absorbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absorbency. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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absorbency
noun
ab·sor·ben·cy
əb-ˈsȯr-bən-sē
-ˈzȯr-
-ˈzȯr-
plural absorbencies
1
: the quality or state of being absorbent
2
or absorbancy
: absorbance
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